Noise during brake actuation

Bulletin number

TSBCHA049

Component

Service brakes

Summary

Tsb: noise during brake actuation - this bulletin provides information to address a brake noise concern on some optima hybrid (tf hev) vehicles, produced from february 15, 2011 through december 8, 2013, which may exhibit a “squeaking” and/or “honking” noise when applying the brakes rapidly. Listen to the sound file below to become familiar with the particular brake noise and, if confirmed, follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to resolve the concern.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 33 complaints in the brakes category.